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written by: Melissa McAllister HIIT this, HIIT that, what the heck does that mean, why is it such a great workout and how do I sign up? I am here to take you through all your HIIT questions and concerns, I got you! HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training, which is a mouthful and why we love the acronym HIIT. HIIT is the culmination of repeated bursts of all out physical exertion followed by a shorter active recovery. It can be applied to running(outside or on a treadmill), biking, swimming, cardio, anything really. Here are a few examples to give you an idea….For 30 seconds you will do as many burpees as you can, followed by 10-15 seconds of jumping jacks(jacks are acting as the active recovery) and repeating this for 4 rounds. Running at a jogging pace with 20 second sprints every 2 minutes for 1 mile. Get the idea? The 11th annual report by the American College of Sports Medicine states that HIIT will continue to be a huge trend for 2017. It is here to stay! Modifications can be made for any fitness level so it truly is a fantastic, efficient workout that...